confides Meaning & Definition
/kənˈfaɪdz/
What Does Confides Mean?
Confides is used as a verb meaning third-person singular simple present indicative of confide.
Confides: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kənˈfaɪdz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Confides Definition (Verb)
- third-person singular simple present indicative of confide
Verb
- To trust, have faith (in).
- To entrust (something) to the responsibility of someone.
I confide this mission to you alone.
- To take (someone) into one's confidence, to speak in secret with. ( + in)
I could no longer keep this secret alone; I decided to confide in my brother.
- To say (something) in confidence.
After several drinks, I confided my problems to the barman.
Synonyms of Confides
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Confides synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Confides
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Confides in a Sentence
I confide this mission to you alone.
I could no longer keep this secret alone; I decided to confide in my brother.
After several drinks, I confided my problems to the barman.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Confides
How to Pronounce Confides
You say confides as //kənˈfaɪdz//. It has 1 syllable.
